Local Event – CYCLES OF BEING – ART BY YURI ELPERIN

Lipont Gallery is delighted to present “CYCLES OF BEING,” a new exhibition featuring sculpture and mixed media artworks by established Vancouver-based artist, Yuri Elperin. The exhibition opens on November 15th, 2025, with a public reception from 5 PM to 9 PM.
The artistic output of Yuri Elperin is a profound and expansive inquiry into history, culture, and spiritual beliefs. Spanning several decades, his work is not merely a reflection of his personal journey but represents an artist’s continuous questioning of humanity’s collective memory and universal spiritual values.

Born in Riga, Latvia, one year after WWII, Elperin’s early years were shaped by the beautiful architecture and design of a city that had largely escaped the war’s destruction. This environment instilled in him a strong, early appreciation for art and antiquity. His true artistic awakening and stylistic conviction, however, are closely tied to a tumultuous social and political climate. While studying at the Riga Art Academy, he discovered a passion for the blend of intellectual rigor and emotional engagement found in abstract art, with a particular focus on sculpture, photography, and cinematography. However, his pursuit of Abstract Expressionism (especially the Neo-Dada movement) was deemed unacceptable at that time, leading to persecution and his forced withdrawal from the academy.

Opening November 15th 2025 5-9pm
https://yuriopening.eventbrite.ca

Meet the Artist November 26th 3-5pm
https://meetyuri.eventbrite.ca

Exhibition: Nov 15 – Dec 4, 2025
Mon – Fri 10 – 5 or by appointment